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Regulatory
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FTC Chairman Applauds Trump's Revocation of Biden Competition Order

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson praised President Trump's decision to revoke the Biden-Harris Administration's 2021 Executive Order on competition policy. Ferguson characterized the move as a shift away from what he called 'top-down competition regulations' toward a more market-friendly approach that allows businesses to operate freely without government interference.

•FTC Chairman Ferguson issued statement supporting Trump's revocation of Biden's 2021 competition executive order
•New administration signals shift from aggressive antitrust enforcement to market-friendly policies
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State Court
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 18-Month Suspension After Misconduct Plea

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney Robert T. Malloy's law license for 18 months after he pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct. The court also ordered him to pay restitution to a former client and cover the full costs of the disciplinary proceeding.

•Wisconsin Supreme Court reduced recommended two-year suspension to 18 months for attorney Robert T. Malloy
•Malloy pleaded no contest to eight counts of professional misconduct but withdrew his appeal
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State Court
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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Wisconsin Attorney Gets 30-Month Suspension for Forging Will Signatures

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended attorney John P. Buran's law license for 30 months after he admitted to forging a former employee's signature as a witness on nine wills and submitting six of those documents to probate court.

•Wisconsin attorney John P. Buran received a 30-month license suspension for forging witness signatures on nine wills
•The Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected both a referee's 18-month recommendation and regulators' request for license revocation
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State Court
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Supreme Court of New Hampshire

NH Supreme Court: Veterans' Disability Benefits Count as Income for Tax Exemption

The New Hampshire Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that denied a military veteran's request for an elderly property tax exemption, determining that federal veterans' disability benefits must be counted as income when calculating eligibility under state law.

•New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled veterans' disability benefits must be included in income calculations for elderly property tax exemptions
•Girard Conti, a Barnstead veteran, was denied tax relief because his total income including benefits exceeded the $30,000 threshold
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Regulatory
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FTC Closes Truck Manufacturer Antitrust Probe After Securing Commitments

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its antitrust investigation into four major truck manufacturers that control up to 99% of the U.S. heavy-duty truck market after securing written commitments addressing competition concerns over their environmental partnership with California regulators.

•Four manufacturers controlling 99% of heavy-duty truck market secured FTC deal to close antitrust investigation
•Clean Truck Partnership with California regulators raised concerns about market coordination and output restrictions
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction in Greene County Case

The Missouri Supreme Court rejected Dustin Curtis Winter's appeal of his first-degree murder and kidnapping convictions, finding sufficient evidence supported the jury's verdict. The court remanded the case only to correct a discrepancy between written and oral sentencing.

•Winter was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in Greene County Circuit Court
•Missouri Supreme Court rejected his insufficient evidence argument and affirmed convictions
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Employment Discrimination Case

The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by former Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission employee Kevin Rhodes, who challenged the constitutionality of damages caps under the Missouri Human Rights Act after winning a jury verdict for hostile work environment and retaliation claims.

•Missouri Supreme Court dismissed appeal due to incomplete judgment that failed to address equitable relief and prejudgment interest
•Kevin Rhodes won jury verdict against Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for hostile work environment and retaliation
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Dismisses Prison Worker Discrimination Appeal

The Missouri Supreme Court dismissed an appeal in *Carter v. Missouri Department of Corrections*, ruling the circuit court's judgment was not final because it failed to address all requested relief. The case involved age and disability discrimination claims by a deceased prison employee's estate.

•Missouri Supreme Court dismissed appeal due to incomplete circuit court judgment
•Case involved age and disability discrimination by deceased prison employee against Missouri Department of Corrections
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State Court
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Supreme Court of Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court Transfers Planned Parenthood Case to Appeals Court

The Missouri Supreme Court transferred a Planned Parenthood abortion rights case to the state court of appeals, citing lack of jurisdiction over preliminary injunction rulings. The case challenges Missouri abortion statutes following a constitutional amendment approved by voters in November 2024.

•Missouri Supreme Court transferred Planned Parenthood abortion case to appeals court due to jurisdictional limits
•Circuit court had partially granted preliminary injunction against state abortion statutes and regulations
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State Court
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Supreme Court of New Jersey

NJ Supreme Court Rules on Ex Post Facto Challenge to Parole Review

The New Jersey Supreme Court decided a constitutional challenge regarding the State Parole Board's authority to consider all available information about inmates during parole hearings. Fred Krug, incarcerated since 1973, argued that applying a 1997 amendment expanding review powers violated ex post facto protections.

•Court examined whether 1997 Parole Act amendment violated ex post facto protections when applied to pre-1997 crimes
•Fred Krug, incarcerated since 1973, challenged Board's consideration of all records rather than just new information
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